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Edo State is a diverse state that is predominantly inhabited by the Edoid people, including the Edo (or Bini), [16] Esan, Ora, Akoko-Edo, Owan and Afemai people among others. [17] The most common Edoid language spoken is the Edo language, which is commonly spoken in Benin City. [18] Christianity is the dominant religion in Edo State. [11]
The government of Edo State serves as the governing authority for Edo State, one of the 36 states within the Federal Republic of Nigeria.It comprises three branches of government: the executive branch led by the Governor of Edo State, the legislative branch represented by the Edo State House of Assembly, and the judicial branch, including the Judiciary of Edo State and the Courts of Edo State.
This is a list of villages and settlements in Edo State, Nigeria, organized by local government area (LGA) and district/area (with postal codes also given). [1] [2] One of such villages is Ebueneki, [3] which is situated in Ohuan ward in Uhunmwonde LGA. [4]
Edo State was established on 27 August 1991, following the division of Bendel State into Edo and Delta States. [28] Edo State, with Benin City as its capital, has a cultural heritage and economic potential. [29] The state has experienced various governance phases, including military and civilian administrations.
The Edo State House of Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Nigerian state of Edo. [1] Chapter V, Part II of the Constitution of Nigeria, adopted in 1999, defines the role of the House of Assembly. [2] The House of Assembly is composed of 24 members, each elected from single-member constituencies across the 18 local government areas of ...
Monday Okpebholo (born 29 August 1970), is a Nigerian businessman and politician who has served as the governor of Edo State since 12 November 2024. He was the senator representing Edo Central senatorial district from 2023 to 2024.
The deputy governor of Edo State is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the government of Edo State, Nigeria, after the governor of Edo State, and ranks first in line of succession. The deputy governor is directly elected together with the governor to a four-year term of office.
Owan is an ethnic group in the Northern part of Edo State, Nigeria.They are one of the Edoid peoples. [1]Owan is currently made up of two Local Government Areas, namely: Owan East and Owan West, including so many clans; notable amongst them are: Ihievbe, Emai people, Iuleha land, Ora, Igue, Uokha, Otuo, Ikhin, Ivbi-Mion,Ikao, Ivbi-adaobi, Ozalla, Uzebba etc. [2] Owan was derived from the ...